71 GMC/Chevy interior door panel option? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bob Moore · 03-24-2005, 10:21 PM

Tom - The more deluxe trucks (those with covered door panels) use a chrome channel at the top that is wider than the plain jane channel. They are often found at the wrecking yards. I don't know if anyone has repopped them yet or not.

Good luck searching - Bob

boogie67 · 03-24-2005, 11:01 PM

I did the panels on a68 Iuse to in tuck & roll.They fit just right and looked great.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-25-2005, 10:01 AM

I used my metal panel as a template and made this panel with fabric that matches the seats I will be using. I put thin foam between the panel and the fabric.

TomShilling · 03-25-2005, 11:26 AM

My concern is the retaining channel is SO tight on the metal door panel, I don't think adding fabric or vinyl will slide into the channel. I know it won't be an issue on the sides or bottom, but the retaining channel actually rubs the paint just sliding the metal panel in and out. Can it be bent open some to allow for a thicker panel to be slid into it? I have checked several board vendors, and none has the "thicker/deluxe" retaining clip for a padded door panel... how did you get yours to fit? The stock metal panel is pretty thin already, I don't think plastic or cardboard would be much thinner...

thanks! Yours look good!

Bob Moore · 03-26-2005, 06:48 PM

Tom - The DELUXE retaining channel is being reproduced. Page 27 of the new Truck Shop of Orange catalog list them at $52.00 a pair.

www.truckandcarshop.com

boogie67 · 03-26-2005, 09:08 PM

I have done 2 trucks[68]like this in tuck& roll with vinyl.I just pried it back some they fit real nice and looked good.They fit tight and never came loose.

*screamin_c102* · 03-26-2005, 10:10 PM

Heres mine. Theres 2 speakers intalled under the cloth as well.

My retaining channels are in a box somewhere, I didn't need them.

I used 3/32 closed cell foam under the material to hide the corrugation in the factory door panels and to recess the speakers in a bit. It came out very smooth.

03-24-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Tom - The more deluxe trucks (those with covered door panels) use a chrome channel at the top that is wider than the plain jane channel. They are often found at the wrecking yards. I don't know if anyone has repopped them yet or not. Good luck searching - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-24-2005, 11:01 PM	#2
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Door panels I did the panels on a68 Iuse to in tuck & roll.They fit just right and looked great.

03-25-2005, 10:01 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	I used my metal panel as a template and made this panel with fabric that matches the seats I will be using. I put thin foam between the panel and the fabric. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-25-2005, 11:26 AM	#4
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	Jack: tell me more.... My concern is the retaining channel is SO tight on the metal door panel, I don't think adding fabric or vinyl will slide into the channel. I know it won't be an issue on the sides or bottom, but the retaining channel actually rubs the paint just sliding the metal panel in and out. Can it be bent open some to allow for a thicker panel to be slid into it? I have checked several board vendors, and none has the "thicker/deluxe" retaining clip for a padded door panel... how did you get yours to fit? The stock metal panel is pretty thin already, I don't think plastic or cardboard would be much thinner... thanks! Yours look good!

03-26-2005, 06:48 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Tom - The DELUXE retaining channel is being reproduced. Page 27 of the new Truck Shop of Orange catalog list them at $52.00 a pair. www.truckandcarshop.com __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-26-2005, 09:08 PM	#6
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	door panels I have done 2 trucks[68]like this in tuck& roll with vinyl.I just pried it back some they fit real nice and looked good.They fit tight and never came loose.

03-26-2005, 10:10 PM	#7
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Heres mine. Theres 2 speakers intalled under the cloth as well. My retaining channels are in a box somewhere, I didn't need them. I used 3/32 closed cell foam under the material to hide the corrugation in the factory door panels and to recess the speakers in a bit. It came out very smooth. Attached Images Last edited by screamin_c102; 03-26-2005 at 10:13 PM.

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